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Tangents is a unique quiz podcast that lets the players control the game by selecting the subjects from a list of “tangents” related to each question. The game keeps going until you miss three questions, so the goal is to build the highest score you can and get on top of the leaderboard. The trivia is based on the difficulty level of an average pub quiz, so it should be accessible for a wide audience. We cover a wide range of subjects like movies, TV, music, sports, specific pop culture them ...
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Comedy podcast by Igor Mondae (Croatia) & David Munoz (Australia) covering latest news in comedy, a sneak peek into the life of a comedian, and some fun trivia quizzes and comedy recommendations.
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Alan Kreisel joins us this week from Jacksonville, Florida in search of questions about college football team names and 80s movies. If you listen to other trivia podcasts, you’ve probably heard Alan many times before, but this is his first attempt at Tangents. Have a listen and see how it went! Episode Links: What to eat in Jacksonville: Poppy’s It…
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Ever wondered what it takes to pull off a comedy show? Spoiler: it’s a lot more than just a funny person and a microphone. In this episode, we're peeling back the curtain on the chaotic, hilarious world behind the scenes! From the stressed-out producers and caffeine-fueled show managers to the tech magicians who keep the lights on and the audio cle…
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50: Tandem - Paul Paquet & Matt Lamia
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We made it to FIFTY! Why not make episode 50 a Tandem Mode game? Paul Paquet is back for his third search for It’s Always Sunny and history content- but his first since episode 20, so he was due. He faces off against first-timer, Matt Lamia who was in search of MLB, Friends, and 80s Music. It was a fun game, so I hope you enjoy listening as much as…
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It took 48 episodes for the “Peterson Shuffle” to be employed for the first time, but only one more episode for it to get a second run. Tony Schmit joins us from Minnesota for his first attempt at the game, and he did his homework to craft quite a strategy. You’ll have to listen to see if it paid off. Episode Links: Learned League Favorite Non-Triv…
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Greg has won big money prizes on the Jeopardy! Teen Tournament, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, and The Chase, but he’s finally made it to the big time…Tangents. You have to listen to Greg play the game in a way no other contestant has to this point. Episode Links: Last Wikipedia Search: Dick Tuck Something you learned in the last week: There are n…
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Jeff Clear is BACK - and hunting for questions on comic books and The Muppets. In his first appearance (Episode 37), he finished with 12 points, so the mission this time was to pass that mark. Have a listen and see how he did! Episode Links: Where to eat in Hastings, MN: Lock and Dam Eatery Current Pop Culture Thing: Shameless Last movie in a theat…
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The host duo breaks down the different types of standup shows; from intimate open mics to large comedy solos, and the unique "magic" each one brings. Whether it's the charm of a small crowd or the electrifying energy of a big theater, they dive into how comedians keep the production smooth and the jokes fresh, no matter the stage size. With funny a…
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46: Tandem - Luc Leavenworth & Tim Gomez
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Luc is right back for another game - this time a test run for the Tandem Mode version with fellow Patreon supporter, Tim Gomez. This actually isn’t the first time they’ve met though. As it turns out, they were both in the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire green room at the same time! They’re obviously outstanding trivia players with Meredith Vieira ask…
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Luc Leavenworth (Ep. 22) is back to take another swing at the game this week, in search of questions on 90s nostalgia. I always enjoy hearing Luc play, and you will too. Episode Links: Last movie in a theater: Inside Out 2 Last Wikipedia Search: Big Fish the Musical Favorite Book: The Hobbit and The Name of the Wind Superpower: Teleportation Curren…
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44: Tandem - Chris Hernandez & Cheyenne Fletcher
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This is a special “Tandem Mode” episode of Tangents. At this stage, the game was very much in the alpha testing phase and the first two test subjects to step up were Patreon supporters Chris Hernandez and Cheyenne Fletcher. For this game, we’re just trying to workout gameplay and timing, so this one will be relatively quick - but by the time this g…
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Mike Baney joins us from Charleston, South Carolina in search of questions on professional wrestling and fantasy/sci-fi. I won’t spoil it for you, but he may have found some other subjects that he knows a thing or two about. Enjoy! Episode Links: Favorite movie soundtrack: Lord of the Rings and Baby Driver Last Wikipedia search: Anthony Bourdain Fa…
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It had to happen eventually. Technical gremlins have affected much better podcasts than this one, so it was only a matter of time. Unfortunately, we ran into some tough luck with this one and lost some of the audio from the game. Normally, it would be easy to just scrap it and start from scratch - but the glitch wasn't noticed until after the next …
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In this episode, we're diving into the wild world of false advertising in the comedy industry! From exaggerated claims to downright fabrications, we're breaking down the most ridiculous and laughable ways shows and events are hyped up, and tackling the question; what is allowed and what not? Donations We do this podcast for the love of comedy (and …
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Brian Irving had a pretty good run his first time through in Episode 6, racking up an impressive 29 points. This time around, Brian got off to a bit of a rough start, but was able to right the ship thanks to one particular category. Have a listen and see how far that got him. Episode Links: Last podcast you listened to: Tangents & Frenemy Trivia Wh…
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We’ve hit the 40 episode mark! Kevin is back this week to try to improve on his previous run (Episode 19). This time around, he was in search of questions about music, and more specifically, one-hit wonders. He was a great guest, as always. Episode Links: Last movie in a theater: The Iron Claw Non-trivia Podcast: Strong Songs and Fantasy Football F…
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THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL SPORCLECON WEEKEND EPISODE! This week we have our first ever contestant who is connected to a previous contestant by marriage! Shanondoah comes to us from up in the greater Toronto area just seven weeks after hubs Shaun tried his hand at the game. Beyond trying to best his score, she was looking for questions on sitcoms, Disn…
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Harry McGrory (busstop) joins us again from Glasgow this week to see if he can improve on his previous score (11). He was in search of questions about Doctor Who and the Royal Family. Have a listen and see how that went. Episode Links: Favorite Trivia: “Rob Thomas” anagrams to “Bathrooms” and “Marisa Tomei” anagrams to “It’s-a-me, Mario”. Last Wiki…
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In this episode, we dive into the wild world of online reviews and explore the hilariously brutal aftermath of one standup comedian's worst nightmare - a scathing one-star review! Tune in as we dissect the ridiculous complaints, the over-the-top insults, and the comedian's desperate attempts to defend their dignity. Get ready for a rollercoaster of…
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Jeff Clear is here this week from the Gopher State, in search of questions on comic books. You've heard Jeff on other trivia podcasts recently, but now he faces the challenge of being alone in the spotlight. Episode Links: Where are you? Hastings, Minnesota Where do you quiz? Spiral Brewery with Trivia Mafia Non-trivia podcast: The Magnus Archives …
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This week we have David Kantorski returning for his second outing in search of questions on Major League Baseball and 90s music - specifically Grunge. See if he was able to track anything down this time around… Links from the episode: Famous People from Your School (Brother Rice): John C. Reilly, David Diehl, Michael Flatley Favorite TV Theme Song:…
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In this episode, we're diving into the world of standup comedy workshops. Ever wondered how comedians sharpen their wit, polish their punchlines, and perfect their timing? Join us as we pull back the curtain on these dynamic and often hilarious training grounds. Our seasoned hosts and workshop instructors David and Igor talk about what happens behi…
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Our old pal, Mike from Ukrainian Trivia Resistance is back this week for another go at a quiz. This is the second of five recordings where the gameplay may have suffered a bit because of some experimentation with the format, but Mike was a great guest, as expected. I hope you enjoy it. Episode Links: Last Wikipedia Search: FCC v. Fox Television Sta…
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We’ve got yet another member of ProgChamps building a quiz this week, with Prateek joining us from Pittsburgh in search of questions about 21st Century Bollywood Movies, 2010s Formula One, and the FC Barcelona roster (kind of). He did find something that worked out pretty well! Here are some links from this episode: Best TV Theme Song: Friends and …
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Episode 54 - Festivals and beginners
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Join us as we explore the world of comedy in Zagreb (Croatia), highlighting the city's first-ever Zagreb Comedy Festival in English. We dive into the festival's origins, its impact on the local comedy scene, and the exciting lineup of international and local comedians gracing the stage. We'll also take a closer look at the open mic production, get …
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One of our favorite ProgChamps, Stacey Melquist is back for another shot at building the perfect quiz. She was in search of questions on subjects like reality competition shows like RuPaul's Drag Race, and 80s Music. Mini-spoiler here...she does manage to track down at least one of those topics. She racked up 15 points in her first attempt (Episode…
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Time for more Can-Con. We’re back in the land of Tim Hortons this week to catch up with Shaun Bernstein from the online team “Turn Down for Watt”. He was in search of questions about movies and Borscht Belt comedians, which is something that’s never been requested before…but that’s Shaun! :) Oshawa, Ontario The Fart Cafe in Whitby Favorite Movie So…
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Sometimes it can be tough to get players to loosen up and talk. This was not one of those episodes. Keith Moser is here this week from Allentown, Pennsylvania looking for questions about Broadway musicals, Oscar-wining films, and math. Spoilers ahead… He found one of those. Links from the episode: Local Cuisine in Allentown: Yocco’s Hotdogs Best Mo…
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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating dynamic between the on-stage personas of stand-up comedians and their real-life selves. Join us as we explore how comics craft their characters, the impact of these personas on their careers and personal lives, and the blurred lines between performance and reality. Tune in for a blend of humor, individ…
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Episode 30! Tim Dippel returns this week for another run, in search of questions about Star Wars or 90s Nickelodeon. You know Tim from the Frenemy Trivia Podcast, other shows from the PTE Network, and the tank top section at Target. He’s a great guest and you should definitely check out his stuff in the links below. Last Movie You Saw In a Theatre:…
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Brandon (not Brian) Fellows drops by this week to take a run at the game. He hosts a Wednesday night quiz at Brewski’s in Springfield, IL for Twin City Trivia when he’s not doing his regular radio stuff. He was looking for questions on Country Music, Saturday Night Live, and Sports Stadiums. SPOILER ALERT: He found one of those. Links from the epis…
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The Return of El Guapo… Chris Hernandez returns to the guest chair this week, in search of questions about Quentin Tarantino movies. I won’t spoil anything, except to say that there were a couple of streaks in other subjects that helped with this path. Enjoy! Garfield, New Jersey Non-Trivia Podcast: Behind the Bastards Last Wikipedia Search: Dan Sn…
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Our first Vermonter! Ian Schulze is no stranger to the trivia podcast scene, so he came in without the usual nervousness. I had a great time with Ian on his search for questions about the band Pink Floyd. Have a listen and see if he managed to track any down, or if he hit a WALL. Get it? Links from this episode: Monkton, VT Where to Eat: Queen Bee’…
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If you play the Twitch stream quiz every week, you'll know Danielle from her team "Fields of Dreams", which actually goes back to the pre-Twitch days and live quizzing in Springfield with her family. She's playing from Decatur, Illinois in search of questions about Food & Disney. Have a listen and see how she did! Krekel's in Decatur Doherty’s Pub …
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Another local regular tries the game this week. Jill Staunton has been winning my trivia events around Central Illinois for many years now, but never in a format that let her choose the subjects for every question, so this was new. She was looking for questions about The Beatles...but did she find them? LINKS: Jill's J-Archive Profile Cafe Moxo Ame…
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Buckle up for a hilariously nostalgic ride with "Kodak Moments," the episode where we dive into the treasure trove of the most unforgettable and outright bonkers moments from our stand-up history! Join us as we rewind and laugh through our top picks, from the infamous venue flood that nearly ended in a Titanic-shape disaster, to the drunk heckler s…
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Another Chicagoland player takes a swing at the game this week. David Kantorski was looking for questions about 90s Music (especially Pearl Jam), Major League Baseball, and How I Met Your Mother. Here are the links from the show: Uno Pizza Singles Soundtrack Palm Royale Chicago River Green Dye History Draft Picks in Naperville State of Love and Tru…
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Episode 23 takes us down under for the first time for a visit with Caleb Greyman, the writer and host for BrisQuiz Trivia in Brisbane, Australia. Caleb was looking for questions about the periodic table and 1990s Simpsons. Because the majority of my quizzes are set for an American audience, Caleb was at a bit of a disadvantage coming in, but still …
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Luc Leavenworth should be a familiar voice to you if you subscribe to a lot of trivia podcasts, and for good reason. He's a great guest, with a broad range of knowledge. We had fun with this one. Check out the links below - and please subscribe if you haven't already. And tell a friend! Big Ed's BBQ About a Boy Soundtrack Final Fantasy VII Rebirth …
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I've known this week's guest since he was a youngster, and he started hosting games for Trivia Workshop when he was straight out of undergrad. Now he's heading into an emergency medicine internship, so before he got to busy with the whole saving lives thing, I got him to answer some trivia questions. If you want to try your hand at the game, visit …
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It's a milestone week for Tangents - TWENTY episodes AND the return of Paul Paquet from the Ottawa Trivia League and the Trivia Hall of Fame. Paul's last quiz ended with some bad luck back-to-back questions about the OJ Simpson trial, so he came prepared this time around. If you'd like to join Paul and the rest of our guests for your own quiz, ther…
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This week I get to hang out with one of my favorite trivia players, Kevin Kuschel. I first met Kevin several years ago in St. Louis thanks to a pub quiz at a place called Syberg's and found out there that he's an encyclopedia of music knowledge. For this quiz, he listed "One Hit Wonders" as his specialty subject, but I don't think there's a music q…
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This is the episode where we finally learn the origin of the "busstoptv" username. Harry McGrory from Glasgow (and ProgChamps) was in the hot seat this week, answering questions on a wide variety of (sometimes misleading) topics. He listed The Beatles as his specialty subject. He'll also be on an upcoming episode of the Frenemy Trivia Podcast, so s…
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Madeleine Garvey is next up in the hot seat this week, in search of questions about Video Games and Taylor Swift. She's one of our regular players on the Tuesday night Twitch stream with the Bad Mustache team, so if you'd like to see how you would fair in a real head-to-head matchup, join us in real time every Tuesday night at 8pm Central! If you'd…
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Ali Baig is a ton of fun to talk to, so we ended up chatting about the quiz business for more than 30 minutes before we even got to the "First Five". For the sake of time, I trimmed that out of this episode, but it may show up in a special episode soon, so stay tuned. Ali is the founder of Baig of Tricks Entertainment in the burbs of Chicago and a …
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Can comedy save........The world? Your soul? Your sanity? Or are comedians just deluded fools with a messiah complex with the inability to shut up? Igor and David discuss the role of comedy in society and in our lives and what purpose it can possibly serve. Can comedy ever be a conduit of change? Join us on this quasi-existential episode to hear ou…
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First there was Edwards, then came Dippel, now episode 15 brings us our third Tim - Tim Gomez! It was good to finally put a face and voice to the name behind Where's My Elephant/incoherant9 on our Twitch games - and I learned quite a thing about some Peanuts characters as a bonus! As always, please check out the links below: https://linktr.ee/Trivi…
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The MCU Infinity Saga and the Tudor Monarchy may not have much in common other than the fact that this week's guest was trying to find questions about either of them.When she's not in the guest seat on other podcasts, she's hosting her own, the Frenemy Trivia Podcast along with past guest Tim Dippel. Be sure to check out the link below for more inf…
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Brian Waldron has been a regular on our streaming quizzes since the early days of lockdowns with his team, Bok Bok Bitch. Now he tries his hand at building a Tangents quiz and I had a great time watching it happen. Enjoy! As always, be sure to check the links here: https://linktr.ee/TriviaWorkshop
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Tim Dippel is a familiar voice in the trivia podcasting community, as half of the hosting duo behind the Frenemy Trivia Podcast, and as part of the PTE Network. And because that doesn't keep him busy enough, he also hosts The Perfect Ten Podcast on the ThunderQuack network. Check out links to all of those things here: Frenemy Trivia Podcast PTE Net…
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Santa Monica isn't just the home of America's most famous pub quiz. It's also the home of this week's guest, John Liu. John is part of several online quiz leagues, and took advantage of the abundance of internet quizzing during the last four years to become much more proficient at pop culture trivia. His expert subject though is video games. Plenty…
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